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activo

/akˈtibo/
adjective★Intermediate
general

Active or in use; describes something that is currently operational or engaged.

El equipo está activo y listo para usar.

The equipment is active and ready to use.

💡

Commonly used to describe operational status.

💰Finance
technical

In finance, an asset or resource that generates value or income.

Los activos de la empresa incluyen propiedades y maquinaria.

The company's assets include properties and machinery.

💡

Often contrasted with 'pasivo' (liability).

💼Business
technical

In business, refers to a company's total assets or resources.

El balance general muestra los activos y pasivos de la compañía.

The balance sheet shows the company's assets and liabilities.

💡

Used in financial statements and accounting.

Collocations

activo fijofixed assetactivo corrientecurrent assetactivo intangibleintangible asset

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

estar activophrase
to be active or in use
activo netophrase
net asset

💡Pro Tip

Financial Context

In finance, 'activo' refers to assets, while 'pasivo' refers to liabilities. Always check the context to avoid confusion.

⚡Gold Rule

Accounting Usage

In accounting, 'activo' is a fundamental term for assets. Ensure you understand the distinction between current and non-current assets.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'activus', meaning 'active' or 'energetic'.

📝Usage Notes

In finance, 'activo' is a key term in accounting and financial analysis. In everyday language, it describes something that is operational or engaged.

Word Breakdown

act-
active
root
+
-ivo
relating to
suffix
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